Cybersecurity & Government Information Safeguarding (Supplier Support)

The contract requires support to the prime contractor in protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) and maintaining full compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and NIST Special Publication 800-171 cybersecurity standards throughout all phases of data handling and submission. The subcontractor must implement and sustain robust security controls aligned with NIST 800-171 to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CUI during processing, storage, and transmission, with particular attention to system access, incident reporting, and internal audits. This engagement is part of a broader Department of Defense initiative under the LAND SUPPLY CHAIN organization, emphasizing secure information practices across the defense supply chain. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services focused on cybersecurity operations. The solicitation opens on July 5, 2026, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, and performance will occur wherever the prime contractor’s activities are conducted, with no specified geographic limitations. The subcontractor must be prepared to demonstrate adherence to federal cybersecurity mandates and integrate seamlessly with the prime’s compliance framework, including documentation, training, and continuous monitoring. No set-aside status is indicated, meaning all eligible entities may respond, and the primary expectation is technical capability in safeguarding sensitive government data to meet stringent defense standards.